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Ministry of Coal
DAY 3 OF COMMERCIAL COAL MINE AUCTION – 2nd TRANCHE
- Ministry of Coal had launched the 2nd tranche of auction of coal mines for commercial mining on March 25, 2021.
- 3 coal mines  were up for electronic auction on Day 3 of auction.Burakhap Small Patch in Jharkhand with Geological Reserves of 9.68 MT having PRC of 0.4 MTPA and Bhaskarpara in Chhattisgarh with Geological Reserves of 46.91 MT having PRC of 1 MTPA are Fully Explored Mines while Khargaonin Chhattisgarh is a Partially Explored Mine with Geological Reserves of 250 MT.
- The blocks put on auction by Ministry of Coal saw stiff competition from bidders who had submitted their bids for these blocks.
- The technical bids submitted by the bidders were evaluated and the list of Technically Qualified Bidders was published.Pursuant to this, Ministry of Coal has commenced the electronic auction of the coal mines which ran from August 02, 2021 to August 04, 2021.
The results for Day 3 are as under:
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S. No.
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Name of the Mine
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State
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Status of Exploration
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PRC 
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Geological Reserves 
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Preferred Bidder
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Reserve Price 
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Final Offer 
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Estimated Annual Revenue Generated 
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1
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Khargaon|
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Chhattisgarh
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Partially Explored
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NA
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250.00
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CG Natural Resources Private Limited
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4.00
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6.00
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NA
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2
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Burakhap Small Patch
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Jharkhand
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Explored
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0.4
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9.68
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Shreesatya Mines Private Limited
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4.00
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54.50
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133.66
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3
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Bhaskarpara
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Chhattisgarh
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Explored
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1.0
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46.91
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Prakash Industries Limited
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4.00
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55.75
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251.05This is partially explored coal mine and therefore, the PRC is not available for this mine.Hence, the annual revenue which will be generated from this coal mine cannot be calculated at present.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves setting up of a national level Multi-state cooperative export society under Multi State Cooperative Societies  Act, 2002
To be registered under Multi State Cooperative Societies  Act, 2002
PACS to APEX: Primary to national level cooperatives societies including primary societies, district, state and national level federations and multi state cooperative societies can become its Member. All these cooperatives will have their elected representatives in the Board of the society as per its bye-laws.
Will act as an umbrella organization for export of surplus goods/services produced by various cooperative societies across the country with support from relevant Union Ministries.
Will help in achieving the goal of “Sahakar-se-Samriddhi” through the inclusive growth model of cooperatives.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved setting up and promoting a National Level multistate cooperative export society under the Multi State Cooperative Societies  Act, 2002 with support from relevant Ministries especially Ministry of External Affairs and Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry through their export related policies, schemes & agencies by following the ‘Whole of Government Approach’ for undertaking exports of all goods and services produced by cooperatives and related entities..
The proposed society will provide thrust to exports from cooperative sector by acting as an umbrella organisation for carrying out and promoting exports. This will help unlocking export potential of Indian cooperatives in global markets. This proposed society will also help cooperatives in getting benefits of various export related schemes and policies of different ministries of Government of India in a focussed manner through ‘Whole of Government Approach’. This will also help in achieving the goal of “Sahakar-se-Samriddhi” though the inclusive growth model of cooperatives where the members would benefit both by realization of better prices through export of their goods and services and also by dividend distributed out of the surplus generated by the society.
Higher exports through the proposed society will increase production of goods and services by the cooperatives at various levels thus leading to more employment in the cooperative sector. Processing of goods and enhancing the services to match international standards will also generate additional employment. Increased export of cooperative products would, in turn, also promote “Make in India” thus leading to Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy organizes workshop on “Bioenergy for Sustainable Development: Case Studies and Best Practices”
Secretary, MNRE emphasizes the role of Bioenergy in Energy Transition
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy organized a workshop on “Bioenergy for Sustainable Development: Case Studies and Best Practices” in New Delhi today in association with UNIDO and GEF.
During the inaugural session, Shri Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, Secretary MNRE, stated the need of energy transition, the efforts made by the country in this direction and the role of Bioenergy for the same. Shri Dinesh Jagdale, Joint Secretary , MNRE, highlighted the worldwide increasing importance of bioenergy and need of organizing such workshops for providing a spark to the sector.
The workshop saw representation from the Industry, Project Developers, State Implementing Agencies and Financial Institutions and officials of various stake holder Ministries of the Government of India.
The workshop included different sessions on Case studies of CBG Plants based on press mud & segregated urban food waste, Case studies on medium and small-size biogas plants, Case studies of Biomass Plants including innovative biomass supply chain management system and pellet manufacturing, Code of Practice of BIS standards, Panel discussion on financing of waste-to-energy biomethanation projects & significance of innovations in the
growth of the biomethanation sector. The case studies focused on practices adopted by different type of bioenergy plants in various parts of the country. During the panel discussions, new ways for financing for establishment of biomass supply chain was stressed upon augmenting the reliability of the bioenergy sector.
The workshop was organized as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav .
Ministry of Rural Development
Aibawk cluster in the Aizwal, Mizoram becomes the first cluster to be completed under the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission
Aibawk Rurban cluster completed all the 48 projects planned under SPMRM
Aibawk cluster in the Aizwal district of Mizoram has become the first cluster to be completed under the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission . SPMRM was launched by the Prime Minister in February 2016 with a vision to provide amenities to rural areas which are perceived to be urban and have the potential to stimulate local economic development. Such clusters were selected for well-planned and holistic development.
Under the leadership of the Minister of Rural Development, Sri Giriraj Singh, the Aibawk Rurban cluster completed all the 48 projects planned under SPMRM. Spread over an area of 522 sq. km across 11 villages and covering a population of 10,963, the Aibawk cluster has the locational advantage due to its proximity to Aizwal City. Focussed efforts to improve the value chain and develop market access have been made under the Mission. Works undertaken to improve market access includes the construction of agri-link road, pedestrian footpaths, and inter-village road connectivity projects etc. Other interventions include the promotion of agriculture & allied activities and eco-tourism. Special efforts were made to conserve the local environment and sites of historical importance to encourage tourism.
- Aibawk cluster in the Aizwal district of Mizoram has become the first cluster to be completed under the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission.
- Agri-link road, pedestrian footpaths, and inter-village road connectivity projects undertaken to improve market access.
- Infrastructure created includes roads, footpaths, drains, water supply, and car parking and social infrastructures like a conference center, sports infrastructure.
- The interventions undertaken to improve livelihood are making an impact on the economic well-being of the local populace.
The interventions undertaken to improve livelihood are making an impact on the economic well-being of the local populace. Some of these include Dragon fruit cultivation, piggery and poultry activities, nature trail projects, Rurban Eco Estate Phulpui and Nature Park. The Wholesale Market Sateek project has helped the local population within and around the cluster to market their Agri -products.
In addition to this, a holistic development approach was employed to provide basic infrastructure like roads, footpaths, drains, water supply, and car parking and social infrastructures like a conference center, sports infrastructure, and upgradation of facilities at educational institutions. Sports infrastructure like the Badminton court and Futsal Ground has helped economically poor players to represent District and the State Level tournaments.
The joint efforts made by the Centre and State with the involvement of the local community have proved a stepping-stone to the second stage of rural development which goes beyond poverty alleviation and tries to meet the aspirations of the people.
Special Service and Features
‘Walk in interview’ For Postal Life Insurance Agent
Chennai City Central Division, Senior Superintendent of Postal, Major Divya .D in a press release stated as follows:
It is proposed to engage Direct Agents for sale of Postal Life Insurance / Rural Postal Life Insurance products. Interested candidates fulfilling the following eligibility conditions may attend ‘walk in interview’ to be held in the O/O Senior Superintendent of Pos, Chennai City Central Division [at No. 2 SivagnanamSalai , T.Nagar, Chennai 600 017] at 10.00 hours on 28.10.2022 [Friday].
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
a. Qualification: 10th pass.
b. Age: 18 to 50 years
c. Categories: Unemployed / self-employed educated youth, Ex life advisors/Ex agents of any insurance company, Ex-servicemen, Aanganwadi workers, Mahila Mandal workers, Retired teachers, Self Help Groups functionaries, etc or any intending person fulfilling above conditions.
d. Desirable: 1. Experience in selling Insurance Products, knowledge of computers/knowledge of the local area. 2. Resident of Chennai City.
e. Candidates doing life insurance business in other insurance companies are not eligible to apply as Direct Agent.
f. Documents: Eligible candidates should bring Original and two Xerox copies of age proof, address proof and educational qualification proof with threerecent passport size photo.
Candidates selected after interview has to provide cash Security of Rs. 5000/- in the form of National Savings Certificate /KisanVikasPatra  to be pledged to the President of India as security.
This is not a job offer/ employment in the Post office. Interview is conducted for engaging Direct Agents for marketing/selling Postal Life Insurance products based on IRDA guidelines.Direct Agents so engaged have to procure PLI Policies through marketing. Commission/Incentive to the Direct Agent will be paid on the basis of his/her procurement of PLI policies.
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Ministry of Defence
WESTERN AIR COMMAND COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE
The Western Air Command Commanders’ Conference was held on 10 and 11 November 2022 at New Delhi. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff  was the chief guest during the conference. On his arrival at Command HQ, the CAS was received by Air Marshal Sreekumar Prabhakaran, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command and was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour.
In his address, CAS emphasised the need for maintaining Op preparedness, serviceability of assets and ensuring physical and information security. Enhancing the IAF’s operational capability through force structuring, self-reliance and indigenisation was the key to being future-ready, he added. The CAS directed all Commanders present to ensure the operational readiness of all platforms, weapon systems and assets, at all times.
During the conference, Mr Ashok K Kantha, who was Indian Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China till 2016, shared his strategic analysis of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War, the Sino-Russian relationship and the implications for India and the world. This was followed by a talk given by Dr Vijay Kumar Saraswat, Former SA to RM, DG DRDO & Secretary and presently a member of the NITI Aayog, who shared his views on emerging technologies.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Seven day State Mourning to be observed in memory of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee
The Government of India announce with profound sorrow the death of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister of India on 16th August, 2018, at AIIMS Hospital, New Delhi.
As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, it has been decided that seven days of State Mourning will be observed throughout India from 16.08.2018 to 22.08.2018, both days inclusive. During this period the National Flag will be flown at half mast throughout India where it is regularly flown and there will be no official entertainment during the period of State Mourning. It has also been decided that the State Funeral will be accorded to late Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Smriti Sthal, New Delhi.
All Central Government offices and CPSUs across the country, and Delhi Government offices in NCT of Delhi will observe half day holiday in the afternoon of day of funeral.
National Flag shall also fly half mast till 22.08.2018 in all Indian Missions/High Commissions of India abroad.
Ministry of Finance
624.81 lakh National Pension System  subscribers, with Y-o-Y growth of 22.88%
Total pension assets under management  at Rs. 8.82 Lakh crore with Y-o-Y growth of 23.45%
The number of subscribers under various schemes under the National Pension System  rose to 624.81 lakh as at March 4th 2023 from 508.47 Lakh in March 2022 showing a year- on- year  increase of 22.88% .
Table 1: Number of Subscribers in various schemes under National Pension System and Atal Pension Yojana 
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5th March 2022
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31st March 2022
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04th March 2023
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Y-o-Y
Growth %
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Central Government
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22.76
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22.84
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23.86
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4.80
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State Government
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55.51
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55.77
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60.72
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9.39
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Corporate
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13.84
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14.05
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16.63
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20.19
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All Citizen Model
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21.51
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22.92
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28.40
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32.02
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NPS Lite|
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41.88
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41.87
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41.77
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-0.25
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APY
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352.97
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362.77
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453.42
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28.46
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Total
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508.47
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520.21
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624.81
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22.88No fresh Registration permitted w.e.f. 01 April 2015
As on 4th March 2023, total pension assets under management  stood at Rs. 8.82 Lakh crore showing a Y-o-Y growth of 23.45% .
Table 2: Total Assets under Management under Nation Pension System and Atal Pension Yojana 
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5th March 2022
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31st March 2022
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04th March 2023
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Y-o-Y
Growth %
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Central Government
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2,15,176.58
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2,18,576.94
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2,55,207.38
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18.60
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State Government
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3,58,902.07
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3,69,426.72
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4,39,494.10
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22.46
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Corporate
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85,081.03
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90,633.28
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1,14,871.58
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35.01
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All Citizen Model
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30,221.83
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32,345.77
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41,302.53
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36.66
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NPS Lite|
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4,612.86
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4,686.74
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4,877.71
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5.74
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APY
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20,347.94
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20,922.58
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26,113.66
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28.34
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Total
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7,14,342.31
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7,36,592.03
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8,81,866.97
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23.45
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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Various steps have been taken by the Government to reduce import of Crude Oil
The Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today informed that the production of crude oil till February 2022 has been 27.16 Million Metric Tonnes   against the target of 31.80 MMT for the current financial year. The decline in production of crude oil in recent years has been due to natural decline and increase in water cut in wells of matured fields.
Various steps have been taken to reduce import of Crude Oil. These steps inter alia include demand substitution by promoting usage of natural gas as fuel and moving towards gas based economy, promotion of renewable and alternate fuels like ethanol, compressed bio gas and biodiesel, refinery process improvements, promoting energy efficiency and conservation. Further, policies have been introduced for increasing production of oil and natural gas under Production Sharing Contract  regime, Discovered Small Field Policy, Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy, etc.
Government has also provided functional freedom to National Oil Companies, and for wider private sector participation by streamlining approval processes including electronic single window mechanism. To give a major thrust to Ethanol Blending Programme, Government of India through Oil Marketing Companies  is establishing 2G Ethanol plants across the country, and promoting the use of Compressed Bio Gas  as automotive fuel, under Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation  initiative by Oil Marketing Companies.
Election Commission
Preliminary Fact Finding Reports Received in Election Commission of India with respect to Malfunctioning of VVPATs during recent Bye-Elections
During the bye-election to 2-Kairana and 11-Bhandara-Gondiya Parliamentary Constituencies on 28th May 2018, malfunctioning of a few VVPAT machines was reported during the mock poll and actual poll. To ascertain the causes of failure, the Commission deputed two Special Teams. The preliminary fact finding reports submitted to the Commission, have indicated two major technical reasons for the malfunctioning, namely: -
- Failure of Contrast Sensor 
- Failure of length sensor 
The above errors are mainly caused by excessive exposure to illumination in the Polling Station.
The Commission has asked the manufacturers and the Technical Expert Committee to suggest additional design improvements as well as suggestions on any layout changes in the polling stations to prevent any excessive exposure to illumination in future. Manufacturers have also been asked to do a detailed technical analysis once the VVPATs are free from Election Petition .
The Commission has decided to reiterate its SOPs regarding Do’s and Don’t’s and have also formed a Committee to examine further strengthening of the SOPs. The Commission has also decided to make the First Level Checking process stricter. The Commission has also adopted the hardware improvement recommended by TEC to prevent auto shutdown of VVPATs due to excessive light. The Commission has directed that the training of the polling officials be further strengthened and streamlined, so that failures due to human errors are minimized.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
PMEGP Scheme of MSME-Anju Devi’s Journey to Self Reliance
Anju Devi hails from Bihar. #PMEGP scheme helped her obtain a diploma in Madhubani painting and provided a loan to launch her enterprise. Keeping her passion for Madhubani art alive, she decided to turn it into an economic proposition and revive the dying art. Today, her enterprise called SSD Mithila Arts has not just made her a proud entrepreneur but also made many other women self-reliant by providing them employment.
Her message to other women is, “Choose an activity that interests you, makes you self reliant and at the same time provides employment to other women around you. Hard work, perseverance, quality output and constant innovation will lead to success.”
PMEGP scheme provides financial and training support, MSME paves the road to success for Anju Devi and many others.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Chairman KVIC distributes Rs. 12.74 Crores as subsidy to 210 PMEGP beneficiaries at Suriendernagar, Gujarat
Mumbai, 19 October 2022
Chairman of Khadi and Village Industries Commission Manoj Goyal distributed subsidy of Rs.12.74 crores to 210 Prime Ministers Employment Generation Programme  beneficiaries during Khadi Karigar Sammelan held in Suriendernagar, Gujarat yesterday . KVIC has mobilized around Rs 40 crores through banks in favour of the beneficiaries at Surendranagar. KVIC has disbursed total subsidy of Rs. 102.84 crore and mobilised approx 306 crore through banks to 3597 beneficiaries across the country this year.
At the Khadi Karigar Sammelan organised by Khadi and Village Industries Commission, the KVIC Chairman also distributed Khadi certificates to 8 new Khadi Institutions which are expected to generate employment for 300 artisans in Gujarat. Furthermore, he also awarded certificates best spinners and weavers to appreciate their work.
Speaking on this occasion, the KVIC Chairman said that around 300 Khadi Institutions are working in Gujarat and around 22,000 Khadi artisans are registered, out of which more than 14,000 artisans belong to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and availing incentives under ' Market Development Assistance'  of Government of India.
The KVIC Chairman reiterated the clarion call of the Prime Minister of India to buy and promote Khadi this festive season. “Khadi can become role model of development and Independent India and provide Jyada haath ko paisa ”. Invoking the Prime Minister, he said "A thread of Khadi can be a source of inspiration to fulfill the pledge of making India a developed nation, to achieve the dream of Atmanirbhar Bharat”.
The KVIC Chairman further said “Mahatma Gandhi turned Khadi into a symbol of the country's self-respect during the freedom struggle.”
Khadi and PMEGP scheme beneficiaries were present at the event.| PIB Mumbai | CP/DR
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